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Image via The Ritz London

Sure, you can still come to the Olympics in London this summer and enjoy luxury accommodations. But be prepared to spend a lot of money.

While many hotels have been eaten up by group ticket sales which take up entire hotels and leave many places bulleted with blocked-out days of availability -- not to mention all the rooms needed for the army of Olympic officials, athletes and delegates -- there are still some luxe spots to be found.

"You can still get some rooms in certain periods of the games," one hotel rep told The AP. "Although we expect to be fully booked soon."

So act quick. And while you might not be able still able to enjoy the summer lawns and Edwardian rooms at The Goring Hotel, where Kate Middleton stayed the night before marrying Prince William, there are other, surprisingly tasteful options. Here are the top five:

Image via Claridge's

1. Claridge's The high-end classic still has rooms available. For $955, you can get a double room and suite for $1,600. There is a five-night minimum over the Olympics.

2. The Savoy The art deco hotel was recently refurbished and has no minmum stay during the Games. However, be prepared to cough up $4,400, which will get you a suite on the banks of the Thames.

3. The Ritz London The Ritz will take one night reservations for a room and will cost you anywhere between $1,200 to $5,200.